CVE-2022-27665: progress ws_ftp_server Cross-site Scripting

Vulnerability summary

CVE-2022-27665 is a medium (CVSS 6.1) Cross-site Scripting vulnerability in progress ws_ftp_server. EPSS estimates a 33.11% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 98.3% of scored vulnerabilities. 1 public exploit is recorded.

Timeline

1. 03-04-2023
   PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
2. 27-11-2024
   Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.

Description

Reflected XSS (via AngularJS sandbox escape expressions) exists in Progress Ipswitch WS_FTP Server 8.6.0. This can lead to execution of malicious code and commands on the client due to improper handling of user-provided input. By inputting malicious payloads in the subdirectory searchbar or Add folder filename boxes, it is possible to execute client-side commands. For example, there is Client-Side Template Injection via subFolderPath to the ThinClient/WtmApiService.asmx/GetFileSubTree URI.

• CWE-79Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')The product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users.